BLASPHEMY AND RACIAL VILIFICATION
Robert err and Margaret Donaldson examine the "The Satanic Verses" case in the context of Australian and NSW Law
MEDIA ASSETS IN RECEIVERSHIP
MalcolmTurnbull and Cass O'Connor argue that recent receiverships of media companies indicate that the law or practice of receivership will have to change
MAKING 'UNIVERSAL SERVICE' WORK
Peter White argues that while Telecom/OTC's standard telephone service CSO is flexible it may not deliver enhanced network functions to all Australians.
REGULATION GONE BERSERK
Peal Mallam argues that the Broadcasting Amendment .Act 1991 will not hinder the Packer bid for Fairfax and be impossible to administer.
INJUNCTIONS IN DEFARMATION ACTIONS
Frank O'Dormall discusses recent cases which have challenged the courts" reluctance to grant injunctions and finds injunctions are still difficult to obtain.
COMPETITION REGION OF THE MEDIA
Professor Baxt argues that media acquisitions are a special case requiring advanced consideration by an independent body in the light of the public interest.
REVIEW OF PHONE TAPPING LAW
Beverley Schtwr discusses some disturbing aspects of the A-G's review of phone tapping powers
FORUM: THE PSAINQUIRY INTO THEPRICE OF SOUND RECORDINGS
Professor Alan Fals and Dr Jill WaLker, Carlos Suarez and Phil Dwyer
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN BROADCASTING REGULATION
Ann Davies argues that the Government's plans to emasculate its broadcasting regulatory body may rebound on it.
DEFAMATION LAW REFORM
Peter Collius, New South Wales Attorney-General, summarises the planned reforms to defamation laws.
MCA's ADVERTISING CODES
Angela McAdam reports on the TPC's inquiry into the administration of the Media Council of Australia's ad codes which found the system in need of some fine timing only.
FINE TUNING FILM CLASSIFICATION
John Dickie suggests a new PG-13 classification would reduce classification anomalies
THE PRINT MEDIA INQUIRY
Michael Lee, MP, discusses the terms of reference of the inquiry, its timing, predecessors and issues coasidered in its fLVSt hearings.
AUSTRALIAN CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
Sue Brooks argues that with the pressures faced by the TV industry today local content restrictions am still needed.
CHARTERS OF EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE
Paul Chadwick and Frank Devine put the cases for and against charters of editorial independence
ORDERS FORBIDDING PUBLICATION
Michael Chestsrman discusses some recent decisions giving 'teeth' to non-publication orders.
FOREIGN CONTENT IN TV ADS
Martin O'Shannessy discusses the new foreign content restrictions for television ads and argues that while the reforms are a step forward there are still problems
DETERMININGFINANCIAL CAPABILITY
Tim O'Keefe explains hew the ABT determines whether a licensee is financially capable
ARTIST CONTRACTS IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Paul Caftan discusses the important changes in New Zealand in the wake of the Employment Contracts Act.
KEY LICENSING ISSUES
Ian Philip discusses the important role of carrier licence conditions in regulating the provision of telecommunication services to Australian
IS TOBACCO SPONSORSHIP ADVERTISING?
Katrina Henry examines the ABT Grand Prix inquiry which found that tobacco sponsorship was not tobacco advertising
HOW REALISTIC IS OPEN COMPETITION
John Crook examines the N |
